About John F Kennedy
Number of accommodations: 67
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (1913)
What Guests Are Saying
John F. Kennedy Park offers a beautiful and well-maintained camping experience with spacious, clean sites and friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, stunning scenery, and excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for rainbow trout. While some minor issues, like parking in front of campsites and occasional facility concerns, were noted, the overall consensus is that it's a favorite destination for camping and relaxation.
What Guests Are Saying
John F. Kennedy Park offers a beautiful and well-maintained camping experience with spacious, clean sites and friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, stunning scenery, and excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for rainbow trout. While some minor issues, like parking in front of campsites and occasional facility concerns, were noted, the overall consensus is that it's a favorite destination for camping and relaxation.
Review Summary
James C
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
This is a busy park. I was parked beside people that had 4 dogs that barked all the time. A Ranger talked to them and they kept the dogs inside but slacked off after two days. The dogs were in a pin that was within 10 feet of my vehicle.
Most of the pet owners don't pick up after their pets at their sites or along the roads.
People drive faster than the 10mph posted speed limit with kids playing in and running across the streets.
James C
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
This is a busy park. I was parked beside people that had 4 dogs that barked all the time. A Ranger talked to them and they kept the dogs inside but slacked off after two days. The dogs were in a pin that was within 10 feet of my vehicle.
Most of the pet owners don't pick up after their pets at their sites or along the roads.
People drive faster than the 10mph posted speed limit with kids playing in and running across the streets.
James C
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
This is a busy park. I was parked beside people that had 4 dogs that barked all the time. A Ranger talked to them and they kept the dogs inside but slacked off after two days. The dogs were in a pin that was within 10 feet of my vehicle.
Most of the pet owners don't pick up after their pets at their sites or along the roads.
People drive faster than the 10mph posted speed limit with kids playing in and running across the streets.
Gene M
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: A
One thing I didn't like is that we had to be told by a tour guide that where we were trout fishing was catch and release. We didn't see a sign where we camped or nexted to us. When I did see them they were these 1 foot green and white signs next to the woods. They need to make them bigger and on the road and say from start to where it finishes. Plus, you can fish there they flood the place to much and the only place to catch fish is in the area where you have to release them after you catch them. We took and left a night early because of all that. We won't go back there ever again, it's not worth it.
Gene M
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: A
One thing I didn't like is that we had to be told by a tour guide that where we were trout fishing was catch and release. We didn't see a sign where we camped or nexted to us. When I did see them they were these 1 foot green and white signs next to the woods. They need to make them bigger and on the road and say from start to where it finishes. Plus, you can fish there they flood the place to much and the only place to catch fish is in the area where you have to release them after you catch them. We took and left a night early because of all that. We won't go back there ever again, it's not worth it.
Gene M
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: A
One thing I didn't like is that we had to be told by a tour guide that where we were trout fishing was catch and release. We didn't see a sign where we camped or nexted to us. When I did see them they were these 1 foot green and white signs next to the woods. They need to make them bigger and on the road and say from start to where it finishes. Plus, you can fish there they flood the place to much and the only place to catch fish is in the area where you have to release them after you catch them. We took and left a night early because of all that. We won't go back there ever again, it's not worth it.
J L T
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: D07, Loop: D
JFK has always been an easy choice for our family. It's a beautiful campground, very well taken care of with good space for each campsite and the amenities needed readily available.
JFK has walking/hiking trails through the woods and by the creek, leading to the river.
It is, of course, very busy with fishing action on the Little Red, as well as the trout fish hatchery on site. Even with all the action it still stays fairly quiet. Playgrounds for the kids, a fishing dock for the land locked, a boat ramp, a pavilion for group activities, and decent bathroom facilities are all nice extras to find after you speak to the friendly folks at the front gate.
We'll keep coming back to this one as long as we camp or fish.
J L T
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: D07, Loop: D
JFK has always been an easy choice for our family. It's a beautiful campground, very well taken care of with good space for each campsite and the amenities needed readily available.
JFK has walking/hiking trails through the woods and by the creek, leading to the river.
It is, of course, very busy with fishing action on the Little Red, as well as the trout fish hatchery on site. Even with all the action it still stays fairly quiet. Playgrounds for the kids, a fishing dock for the land locked, a boat ramp, a pavilion for group activities, and decent bathroom facilities are all nice extras to find after you speak to the friendly folks at the front gate.
We'll keep coming back to this one as long as we camp or fish.
J L T
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: D07, Loop: D
JFK has always been an easy choice for our family. It's a beautiful campground, very well taken care of with good space for each campsite and the amenities needed readily available.
JFK has walking/hiking trails through the woods and by the creek, leading to the river.
It is, of course, very busy with fishing action on the Little Red, as well as the trout fish hatchery on site. Even with all the action it still stays fairly quiet. Playgrounds for the kids, a fishing dock for the land locked, a boat ramp, a pavilion for group activities, and decent bathroom facilities are all nice extras to find after you speak to the friendly folks at the front gate.
We'll keep coming back to this one as long as we camp or fish.
Jimmy S
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: D12, Loop: D
Always A nice clean and quiet place to camp.
Location John F Kennedy
Address:
375 Hatchery Road
Heber Springs, AR, 72543
United States
From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 north 4 miles, cross the dam, and turn right on the second road.
The campground is accessible via State Route 25, which runs north from Heber Springs.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.5159 / -91.9965
Elevation: 97 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- An attendant will be available during the peak season for assistance.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- Each site allows one wheeled camping unit and up to four tents, with a maximum of 8 occupants.
Vehicles & parking
- The use of ATVs, golf carts, and off-road vehicles is not allowed on the property.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, please buy firewood locally and burn it on-site; do not move firewood from other locations.
General
- For more information on Greers Ferry Lake, click HERE .
Safety & rules
- To prevent invasive species, clean gear and vehicles, stay on trails, and properly dispose of waste.
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